Sugar-free almond chocolate biscuits

These sugar-free almond chocolate biscuits are delicious, easy to make and ideal for breakfast, as a mid-morning snack, as a snack or to accompany tea or coffee.

From time to time we all experience the desire for something sweet, sometimes an ounce of chocolate is enough for us, but other times we need something more.

We fantasize about the idea of ​​a bun or cake knowing that it is not good for us, it is in these cases when it will be very useful to have some biscuits like these on hand.

You must be able to anticipate these situations and have your healthy snacks ready.

You’ll satisfy your cravings and you won’t feel guilty!

 

Keep these sugar-free almond and chocolate biscuits on hand to satisfy your sweet tooth

 

 

To make these Sugar-free almond chocolate biscuits I use a product that is not yet very popular here in Spain, although it is easy to buy in any organic food store or herbalist.

I am referring to almond butter, it is a paste made with one part raw almonds and one part toasted almonds, what gives it a more intense and special flavor.

This almond paste is quite caloric and energetic, but very healthy.

Mixed with other ingredients, we get incredible textures without the use of refined wheat flour, so it is also an alternative to prepare gluten-free spongecakes.

 

Prepare your own almond butter, save money and control the ingredients

 

The sugar-free almond and chocolate cookies that we are going to prepare are mini, they are small portions of energy that will be very useful as a snack both before and after training, thus avoiding commercial energy bars, full of sugars and other unhealthy ingredients.

Depending on your energy expenditure, you can accompany them with a banana or an apple and you have a perfect snack.

 

 

I usually make almond biscuits with 85% dark chocolate. I love the bitter touch that pure chocolate provides, but there are other alternatives.

You can cut some dates into small pieces, add some sultanas, dried cranberries, the options are infinite.

 

Benefits of 85% cocoa chocolate:

Chocolate, in addition to being delicious, has beneficial properties for our health. To ensure this, always choose a chocolate with a high cocoa content.

I always use chocolates that contain between 85% and 99% cocoa.

I usually stick with 85% chocolate, which, while bitter, is very pleasant to the palate.

The amount of sugar in its composition is very low, so we can consume it without remorse, but in moderation.

Keep in mind that chocolate has quite a few calories, and although these are not the only thing to take into account, they matter, so do not overdo it.

Among its benefits, it should be noted that it is good for the circulatory system, it is an antioxidant, it is attributed with an anticancer effect and it is a brain stimulant.

It is known to reduce insulin resistance, is an antidiarrheal and natural antitussive.

One of its most surprising properties is that it improves cognitive ability, due to its stimulating effect since it contains caffeine.

Knowing all this, don’t you think it is interesting to include it in your recipes?

 

For your sugar-free almond chocolate biscuits, use a quality chocolate with a high percentage of cocoa, minimum 80%

 

In addition to chocolate, we are going to use almond butter. Next, I am going to tell you about the benefits of this product.

Although its high price may be a deterrent when it comes to consuming it, I assure you that it will add a different touch to your recipes, especially to these sugar-free almond and chocolate biscuits.

 

Benefits of almond butter:

• Almond butter as I have already mentioned at the beginning, is a paste made with one part raw almonds and another part toasted almonds.
• The mixture is made up of 80% raw almonds and 20% toasted almonds, although it may vary depending on the brand you use.
• This product is usually available in regular grocery stores or organic food stores.
• Quality: Make sure that it is made with good quality raw materials and that it does not contain unwanted additives.
• Read the label carefully and make sure it does not contain sugar; we want almonds and nothing else.
• The other option is to prepare it at home, which is not too difficult and you can save a lot of money.
• The result is just as delicious and the personal satisfaction is even greater.

 

Almond butter is gluten-free, and very filling, so good for weight control

 

The health benefits of almond butter coincide with those of almonds, especially if you use an almond butter made only with almonds.

• Almonds are rich in monounsaturated fats (which are beneficial for our health)
• Source of antioxidant vitamin E, they have a lot of protein (every 30 g of almonds contain approximately 6 g of protein).
• Good source of fiber.
• Rich in phosphorus, which helps maintain healthy teeth and bones.
• Low glycemic index, and various studies show they have a very positive impact on the health of diabetic patients.
• Gluten-free.
• Good for weight-control diets. Each 30 gr provides about 160 calories and its satiating power makes them ideal as a healthy snack.

 

Almonds stand out for their low glycemic index and their positive impact on the health of diabetic patients

 

If you want to know more about the benefits of this magnificent food, I recommend visiting the website of the Almond Board of California, www.almonds.com where you will find all the information related to the benefits of almonds for our health.

Find also a large number of ideas and recipes to introduce this magnificent food into your diet.

If you prefer a Spanish resource, visit the Spanish Almond Board page, www.almendrave.com. On this site you can read about the characteristics of the product, the health benefits and a lot of information about the history of the almond tree in Spain and its cultivation.

 

Uses of almond butter:

You can use almond butter in many ways, spread it on your toast, add it to a smoothie or in sweet preparations like these sugar-free almond and chocolate biscuits.

I also like to use it to dip with pieces of apple or pear.

To make sugar-free almond and chocolate cupcakes we need very few ingredients. The base of these cupcakes is almond butter, the rest of the ingredients provide other flavors and textures and make it a delicious bite suitable for the whole family.

 

These almond chocolate cupcakes are perfect to take “on-the-go”

 

If you are interested in sugar-free baking and specifically the following concepts:

• sugar-free cake
• gluten-free cake
• cottage cheese sponge cake
• almond cake

 

Don’t hesitate to check out the following posts with recipes that are perfect for you:

• How to make flourless almond muffins
• Sugar-free Apple Cake
• Sugar-free Pumpkin Cheesecake

 

Below you can see the full recipe, the level of difficulty is low and the level of satisfaction is very high.

If you have any questions, please write a comment. I will be happy to help you.